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McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Jacob Bosse Leads the KC Iola Hormigas Over the Blackwell FlyCatchers 6-3

Monday, June 16

By the Pecos LeagueKANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 15, 2025) - Jacob Bosse got the win for the KC Iola Hormigas thanks to 7 strikeouts. Jacob Bosse allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks over 6 innings.Owen Little got the loss for the Blackwell FlyCatchers.For... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Drop Two to Monarchs

Monday, June 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats played two straight games against the Hutchinson Monarchs June 13-14, falling in both matchups.The teams first played each other Fri., June 13 in Great Bend, seeing the Cats fall 2-1. Offense was hard to come by... Read More.

Chiefs Complete Voluntary Offseason Program with Mandatory Minicamp on the Horizon

Monday, June 16

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs Senior ReporterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the voluntary portion of the offseason training program on Friday as the players completed a third (and final) week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the... Read More.

Jiyani Thompson Heads to Dillard University After Stellar Neosho County Career

Monday, June 16

By Neosho County CC AthleticsCHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - After two noteworthy years at Neosho County Community College, Jiyani Thompson is poised to embark upon the next chapter of her academic and athletic journey at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana.The standout guard earned NJCAA... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Monday, June 16

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament.The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

Nick Kurtz Hits a Solo Homer to Rally the Athletics to a 3-2 Win and Sweep of the Royals

Sunday, June 15

By Marc Bowman - The Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Kurtz hit Carlos Estévez’s (2-2) fastball 411 feet to right-center... Read More.

MHS Softball Coach Resigns Following State Title Run

Saturday, June 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School head softball coach Daryl Hoelting resigned from his position following an undefeated state title run in his lone season with the Bullpups.McPherson Athletic Director Shane Backhus told Ad Astra Radio that Hoelting resigned on Monday, June 8. No further... Read More.

Athletics End 14-Game Road Losing Streak, Beat Royals 6-4

Saturday, June 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss.Severino... Read More.

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Releases 2025 Boys All-State Teams

Friday, June 13

The Kansas Golf Coaches Association (KGCA) released their all-state teams from the 2025 season. According to KSHSAA Covered, the honors are based off of season-long scoring averages for players whose coaches are members of the association.Listed below are the local athletes who were honored... Read More.

Area Student Athletes Wrap Up State Skeet Shooting Tournament

Friday, June 13

KECHI, Kan. - Prior to the big State High School Trap Shooting Tournament this upcoming weekend, local student athletes from Little River, Hillsboro, Sterling, and Remington High Schools competed in the State Skeet Shooting Tournament.The athletes competed in the 1A tournament Thursday, June 12... Read More.

Local Baseball Student Athletes to Play in KABC Senior All State Game June 18

Friday, June 13

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released the full rosters for the KABC Senior All-State game held Wed., June 18 at Equity Bank Park in Wichita.The KABC released their baseball All-State honorees from the high school baseball season. CLICK HERE to view the... Read More.